Australian GoldBotanical Sunscreen Tinted Face Mineral Lotion, Broad Spectrum, Water Resistant, SPF 50Ingredients

Australian Gold Botanical Sunscreen Tinted Face Mineral Lotion, Broad Spectrum, Water Resistant, SPF 50 is a product from Sunscreens category with 28 ingredients. Notable: Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Eucalyptus Globulus, Glycerin, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol. The product is made by Australian Gold.

Botanical Sunscreen Tinted Face Mineral Lotion, Broad Spectrum, Water Resistant, SPF 50 provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging and 16 more.

Organic score: 32% natural vs 61% chemical.

INCI

Titanium Dioxide

Colorant

Zinc Oxide

Bulking agent, Colorant

Alumina

Abrasive, Anticaking agent, Bulking agent, Viscosity controlling agent

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Skin conditioning agent, Viscosity controlling agent

Caprylyl Glycol

Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Humectant

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Skin conditioning agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant

Cyclopentasiloxane

Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Solvent

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Emulsion stabilizer, Hair fixative, Viscosity controlling agent

All the Positive

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Vitamins [2]: Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidants [3]: Eucalyptus Globulus, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol

Moisturizing 7: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Eucalyptus Globulus, Glycerin, Iron Oxides, Panthenol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Stearic Acid

Softening 6: Eucalyptus Globulus, Glycerin, Hexyl Laurate, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate

UV Protection 4: Titanium Dioxide (4%), Zinc Oxide (4%), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Tocopherol

Protection 4: Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Eucalyptus Globulus, Hexyl Laurate

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores

Zinc Oxide (4%), Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol

Can support fungal acne

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Hexyl Laurate, Stearic Acid

Silicones

1 component

Cyclopentasiloxane^#7

PEG

1 component

PEG-10 Dimethicone^#16

ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 3Negative: 0

Glycerin^#12Panthenol^#15Tocopherol^#28

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Zinc Oxide^#2Stearic Acid^#23

Sensitive skin

Positive: 2Negative: 1

Titanium Dioxide^#1Zinc Oxide^#2Eucalyptus Globulus^#11

Detailed view

Australian Gold Botanical Sunscreen Tinted Face Mineral Lotion, Broad Spectrum, Water Resistant, SPF 50

#1Titanium Dioxide

Origin: chemical

Role: Colorant

UV Protection

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Titanium Dioxide is a very effective sunscreen. It belongs to physical sunscreens, meaning it reflects the UV rays like a mirror. The component is a mineral with white color. That’s why it’s also used in different powders as a pigment or brightener.

The component can be both safe and unsafe. It’s reported to be possibly carcinogenic to humans when inhaled. That’s why we don’t recommend using products where TiO2 is used in the form of powder and can be inhaled.

Sometimes it can be a nanoparticle. We recommend avoiding this form because it’s not researched well enough. A safer option is to use a non-nano form.

#2Zinc Oxide

Origin: natural

Role: Bulking agent, Colorant

UV Protection

Antiseptic

Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Good for oily skin

Zinc Oxide is a great physical sunscreen, meaning it deflects the UV rays. It’s the only natural mineral sun protector recommended by the FDA for babies. It’s good for sensitive skin because it’s less irritating than chemical sunscreens.

It has very nice spectrum protection. It helps to protect from UVA I, UVA II, and UVB and nowadays it’s the broadest range of sunscreen used in cosmetics. In other words, it’s brilliant in its league.

The negative side is that it can feel heavy on the skin. It can leave a slight whitish tint on the surface of the skin and some people may not like this. Keep in mind that it’s relatively easy to wash off, so it’s better to use water-resistant sunscreens if you are swimming.

#3Alumina

Origin: chemical

Role: Abrasive, Anticaking agent, Bulking agent, Viscosity controlling agent

EWG Rating [ 2 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

#4Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Viscosity controlling agent

UV Protection

Moisturizing

Anti-aging

Malassezia unsafe

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Shea Butter is a great natural moisturizer everybody knows about. And it’s popular for a reason. It contains 5 essential fatty acids (palmitic, stearic, oleic, linoleic, and arachidonic), vitamins (A, D, E, F), and catechins, which are antioxidants. It moisturizes the skin and protects it from UV, cold, and other negative factors. It can be used on its own and will not harm your skin even in very high concentrations.

#5Caprylyl Glycol

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Humectant

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Caprylyl Glycol is a vey popular skincare ingredient. It makes the product spread better and feel better on your skin. It’s a preservative and it improves the effect of other preservatives. It’s also a humectant which helps to retain water. It’s good for keeping your skin in good shape. But manufacturers use it as a supporting component rather than the main one.